Barn finds don’t have to be all about abandoned cars that require tons of restoration work and thousands of dollars to be brought back to life.
And this 1970 Plymouth Cuda is the living proof in this regard, as it’s still looking surprisingly good even after spending over 35 years in a basement. Currently up for sale on Craigslist, the car is located in Bellingham, Washington, and according to the seller, the owner passed away recently.
“About as rare as it gets. Sitting for 35 years stashed away in a basement. The vehicle belongs to a family friend whose father passed away. This was his pride and joy,” the listing reads.
Despite the photos pretty much speaking for themselves, showing both the exterior and interior in good conditions, we also get a bunch of details about this rare Barracuda. The car features the original green paint and has nearly 50,000 miles (80,467 km) on the clock, so it’s a Cuda that can very well be worth the money.
The seller says “it’s very solid overall,” and that it comes with a 4-speed manual transmission and a 383 cu in V8 engine that generates 335 horsepower.
While the car is currently being sold on Craigslist, it could end up on eBay if a good offer isn’t received, the seller explains.
There’s no word on the price, but since this is listed as a rare barn find, don’t expect it to come cheap. Also, you should have in mind that some restoration work is still required if you want to bring the Cuda in mint condition, as repairs are needed both inside and outside.
There are small signs of rust here and there, and the seats also require some restoration, albeit it goes without saying that you won’t have to spend as much as you’d normally do in the case of an abandoned car.